Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015	May 31, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (161)	$ (10,852)	$ (7,214)	$ (20,019)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	0	6,158	0	3,156
Total comprehensive loss	(161)	(4,694)	(7,214)	(16,863)
Less: Predecessor comprehensive loss prior to IPO on June 24, 2015	0	(4,770)	0	(16,939)
Comprehensive income (loss) subsequent to IPO	(161)	76	(7,214)	76
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	(10,183)	(69)	(22,544)	(69)
Comprehensive income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares	$ 10,022	$ 145	$ 15,330	$ 145